ESI Receives Order from a Leading Consumer Electronics Provider

January 31, 2014 01:52 PM Eastern Standard Time

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESIO), a leading supplier of
innovative laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology
industry, today announced that it received a multi-unit order for laser
systems utilizing its patented esiFIT technology. Introduced in 2012,
esiFIT performs in-line inspection of incoming parts and subsequently
adjusts the laser cutting path in real time.

“As it represents our first order from this customer, we are excited at
the prospect of another long-term relationship with a leading consumer
electronics provider,” stated Nick Konidaris, CEO of ESI. “We are
pleased to be delivering on our strategy to partner with global leaders
in microelectronics and semiconductors and to solve their most pressing
manufacturing problems using laser microfabrication.”

About ESI

ESI is a leading supplier of innovative, laser-based manufacturing
solutions for the microtechnology industry. Our systems enable precise
structuring and testing of micron to submicron features in electronic
devices, semiconductors, LEDs and other high-value components. We
partner with our customers to make breakthrough technologies possible in
the microelectronics, semiconductor and other emerging industries.
Founded in 1944, ESI is headquartered in Portland, Ore., with global
operations from the Pacific Northwest to the Pacific Rim. More
information is available at www.esi.com.